Keep checking back for updates to the schedule!

Thursday, Aug. 22

7:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Breakfast 
Putnam, Northwest, South, McMahon and CT Hall

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Residence Halls Move In for First Year Students
Across Campus

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Welcome Tents
Fairfield Way (Rain Location: Student Union 304)*

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Concierge Tents
Tent 1: In front of The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Tent 2: Between the Student Recreation Center and West Campus

• Welcome students, families and friends! Stop by one of our Concierge tents for a great start to the Fall semester. We’ll have campus resource information, answers to your questions, water stations, and some fun signage to include in your photos to commemorate move-in and your UConn Husky spirit!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Sale
Fairfield Way

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Photos with Jonathan the Mascot
Fairfield Way

• Welcome to UConn! What better way to kick off the school year than a picture with Jonathan the Mascot - Grab your phone & head to Fairfield Way to meet our mascot! Share your photos by using #UConn2028.

11:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Lunch
McMahon, Putnam, Northwest, South & CT Hall

• Visit various locations to enjoy lunch time!

3:00 PM
WOW Leaders in the Residence Halls

• Wow leaders will be roaming the halls to connect about this weekend!  Be sure to know who your WOW Leader is!

4:00 PM
Time to Say Goodbye!

• At this time, our WOW program begins for First Year Students. WOW Leaders will meet first year students in their Residence Halls!

4:30 PM
WOW Leader Meetings
First Year Students meet with their WOW Leaders

• Please refer to Residence Hall door tags for meeting locations. Meet with your WOW Leader to go through activities for the weekend and meet the rest of your floor!

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner
Putnam, Northwest, South, McMahon and CT Hall

• Connect with your WOW leader and RA to enjoy dinner with your entire WOW group!

7:00 PM
Men's Soccer Game
Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at Rizza

7:30 PM - 11:00 PM
*Firepits and Glow Swings
Founders Green

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Board Games and Crafts
Student Union Room 104 and Ballroom

• Do you prefer small group to connect with others? Looking for a space to get crafty? join us in the Union for board games and crafts!

8:00 PM
Movie in the Student Union! (Showing: Top Gun)
Student Union Theatre

*Weather permitting

Friday, Aug. 23

7:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Breakfast 
All Dining Units

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Service
Meet at the South Garage (Across from Gampel)

• Interested in helping at a shelter for women & children, a soup kitchen, the blazing trails, the community garden and more? Volunteers will be able to participate in a number of service opportunities supporting non-profit organizations in the communities around Storrs. Most of the services opportunities will be between 2-4 hours long. Please scan the QR code to sign up for the service opportunity you are most interested in. Transportation will be provided!                                                                                                             

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Residence Halls Move In for First Year Students
Across Campus

10:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Welcome Tents
Fairfield Way (Rain Location: Student Union 304)*

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Concierge Tents
Tent 1: In front of The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Tent 2: Between the Student Recreation Center and West Campus

• Welcome students, families and friends! Stop by one of our Concierge tents for a great start to the Fall semester. We’ll have campus resource information, answers to your questions, water stations, and some fun signage to include in your photos to commemorate move-in and your UConn Husky spirit!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Sale
Fairfield Way

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
UConn Recreation Sports Challenge
UConn Recreation Center (meet at the north steps)

• Bring a friend to attempt our sports challenge course where the top teams will earn prizes. Swag and drink giveaways for all that attend!

11:00 AM - 2:15 PM
Lunch
All dining units                                                                                                                                                                          Also: Student Union Food Court & Quick Service Restaurants

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Meet the Dean of Students
Student Union Terrace

• As you spend the day participating in many activities across campus be sure to stop by and meet the Dean of Students. She will also have laundry bags for everyone who stops by!

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Library Open House
Library

• Welcome to your library, Huskies! Homer Babbidge Library is excited to greet new and returning members of the UConn community and see you in the library. Join us for an open house to explore the library, learn more about our services and projects, and see what we have to offer you! The first 100 visitors who interact with all of our open house stations will be eligible for a special prize from the library.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open House at the Benton
Benton Museum

• Free Benton T-Shirts and stickers, Art Scavenger Hunts in the galleries, Chalk drawing on the patio.

12:15 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union 1st Floor

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Photos with Jonathan the Mascot
Fairfield Way

• Welcome to UConn! What better way to kick off the school year than a picture with Jonathan the Mascot - Grab your phone & head to Fairfield Way to meet our mascot! Share your photos by using #UConn2028.

3:00 PM
WOW leaders in the Residence
First Year Students meet with their WOW Leaders

• WOW leaders will be roaming the halls to connect about this weekend! Be sure to know who your WOW leader is!

4:00 PM
Time to Say Goodbye!

• WOW program begins for First Year Students. WOW Leaders will meet first year students in their Residence Halls!

4:30 PM
WOW Leader Meetings
First Year Students meet with their WOW Leaders

• Please refer to the residence hall door tags for meeting locations! Meet with your WOW Leader to go through activities for the weekend and meet the rest of your floor!

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Dinner
All Dining units

• Connect with your WOW leader and RA to enjoy dinner with your entire WOW group.

7:45 PM
Torch Lighting Convocation Ceremony
Student Union Mall

• The University traditionally begins the academic year with a gathering called the Torch Lighting Convocation Ceremony. This official welcome event at UConn for first-year residential students marks the only time that the entire entering undergraduate class gathers as one. Visit the Convocation page for more information. 

Immediately Following Convocation-- 10:30 PM
Late Night & Student Union Scavenger Hunt Program
Student Union

• Join us in the Student Union for a night full of sweet treats, music, and so much more!

8:15 PM
Movie in the Student Union! (Showing: Top Gun Maverick)
Student Union Theatre

8:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union

8:30 PM - 11:00 PM
*Firepit and Glow Swings
Founder's Green

8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union 1st Floor

9:30 PM
Comedy Show
The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts (doors open at 8:30!)

• This year, WOW's annual Comedy Jam will feature nationally touring comedians Tina Friml, Lucas Zelnick, and Gianmarco Soresi! You won't want to miss it!

*Weather Permitting

Saturday, Aug. 24

7:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Breakfast
Putnam, North, South, Gelfenbien

8:30 AM
First Year Commuter Student Reception
Student Union Commuter Lounge - Student Union 108

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Residence Hall Move in for Continuing, Transfer, and Campus Change Students
Across Campus

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Concierge Tents
Tent 1: In front of The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Tent 2: Between the Student Recreation Center and West Campus

• Welcome students, families and friends! Stop by one of our Concierge tents for a great start to the Fall semester. We’ll have campus resource information, answers to your questions, water stations, and some fun signage to include in your photos to commemorate move-in and your UConn Husky spirit!

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Sale
Fairfield Way

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Opening Speaker
Gampel Pavilion

11:45 AM - 2:15 PM
Brunch
All dining halls

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
UConn Recreation Kick-off Party
UConn Recreation

• Join us outside the Recreation Center for games, music, t-shirts, and free swag! Learn about UConn Recreation and all of our programs and events. Don’t miss our mobile app and social media contest.

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open House at the Benton
Benton Museum

• Free Benton T-Shirts and stickers, Art Scavenger Hunts in the galleries, Chalk drawing on the patio.

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union 1st Floor

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
UConn Muslim Union Meet and Greet (UCMU)
Asian American Cultural Center (4th floor)

• The UCMU comprises all the Muslim student organizations across all UConn campuses and advocates for the rights and accommodations for the Muslim community. We will be introducing each organization, sharing how you can join, and all the resources Muslims have access to at UConn!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to salaam.ucmu@gmail.com.

We can't wait to see you all! Salaam!

• UConn Muslim Union (UCMU)
  • Ahlul Bayt Student Association (UConn ABSA)
  • UConn Al-Nisa
  • Black Muslim Association (UConn BMA)
  • Hartford Muslim Student Association (UConn Hartford MSA)
  • Stamford Muslim Student Association (UConn Stamford MSA)
  • Storrs Muslim Student Association (UConn Storrs MSA)
  • UConn Salaam
  • Waterbury Muslim Student Association (UConn Waterbury MSA)

1:30 PM
Asian American Involvement Kickoff
MCHU 101

Interested in getting involved with the Asian American community at UConn? Come to the Asian American Involvement Kickoff! The Asian American Cultural Center will be sharing their wide array of resources, programs, and opportunities. Throughout the atrium you will find tables of the many student organizations under the Pan Asian Council and the Asian American Community. From dance groups, martial arts, K-pop, to cultural clubs, anyone can find a home at the Asian American Involvement Kickoff. All are welcome to attend! We hope to see you there!

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Dean's Meeting

*Please note: First Year Students will meet on the Student Union Mall (2pm) - WOW Leaders will be on-site to guide students to specific locations

• Academic Center for Exploratory Students (Aces) - Student Union Theatre
• College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) and Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture (RHSA) - Schenker 151
• School of Business - Gampel Pavilion
• College of Engineering - McHugh 102
• College of Liberal Arts and Science - The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
• School of Fine Arts - Von der Mehden
• School of Nursing - Storrs Hall Widmer Wing rooms WW 01/ WW 16

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Dinner
All dining halls

6:15 PM - 7:30 PM
Playfair
Sherman Field

• With Playfair, seeing is believing! It is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced. It’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships! Join your fellow classmates and WOW Leaders for this high-energy activity!

7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
SUBOG Block Party*
Fairfield Way

• SUBOG is hosting their annual Block Party featuring glow themed inflatables and games, a DJ, novelties, and food trucks. This event will be a great opportunity for students, new and returning, to gather, have fun, and see what SUBOG is about!

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Student Union Game Room Open
Student Union

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Indoor Activities
Student Union 104

• Looking for a space to decompress? Join us for various activities (crafts, board games, etc.) in the Student Union!

8:00 PM
Movie in the Student Union! (Showing: Top Gun)
Student Union Theatre

*Weather Permitting

Sunday, Aug. 25

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast 
Putnam, Northwest, South, North & Gelfenbien

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Residence Hall Move In for Continuing, Transfer, and Campus Change Students 
Across Campus

9:00 AM
Road Dogs Campus Run
UConn Recreation Services

• Join the UConn Recreation Road Dogs for a 2-mile run/jog around campus! Meet outside the Recreation center on the north steps at 8:45 AM. Pre-registration is required

9:00 AM
Morning Hike
UConn Recreation Services

• UConn Recreation will lead a beginner level Hike. Meet at the UConn Recreation Center, "Adventure Center entrance at 8:45 for a 9am 2.5 mile hike through campus to Horse Barn Hill, ending back at the Rec Center. Sidewalks and trails. UConn Police Department's' therapy dogs will join us as well! Pre-Registration is required.

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Learning Community Kickoff
Gampel Pavilion

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Concierge Tents
Tent 1: In front of The Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
Tent 2: Between the Student Recreation Center and West Campus

• Welcome students, families and friends! Stop by one of our Concierge tents for a great start to the Fall semester. We’ll have campus resource information, answers to your questions, water stations, and some fun signage to include in your photos to commemorate move-in and your UConn Husky spirit!

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Honors
Student Union Theater

• This event provides information about the Honors Program to first-year Honors students in an interactive format. Students will learn about Honors Program expectations and opportunities, as well as meet and become familiar with Honors student organizations.

10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Poster Sale
Fairfield Way

10:30 AM - 2:15 PM
Brunch
All dining halls

11:00 AM
Campus Tours

• Feel a little spun around from your initial visit to campus? Curious about where your classes will be this semester? Join your WOW Leader for a guided campus tour! Check with your WOW leader for your meeting spot or if you need a different time

12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Let's Talk
SU 416

• Let's Talk provides students with an informal, confidential opportunity to meet briefly with a therapist at Student Health and Wellness for support and coaching around non-crisis concerns. Therapists will meet with students individually on a first come, first served basis. Consider it office hours for your mental health as you transition to, or back to, college life!

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Open House at the Benton
Benton Museum

• Free Benton T-Shirts and stickers, Art Scavenger Hunts in the galleries, Chalk drawing on the patio

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
METAS Welcome
Student Union Ballroom

• Join us as we welcome a new cohort of mentors and mentees in the METAS peer mentoring program, where mentors and mentees meet in person for the first time.  Introducing staff of PRLACC and getting the first-year students (mentees) excited about their first year at UConn.

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
AsACC AMP Fall Welcome
304ABC

• The Asian/Asian American Mentoring Program (AMP) welcomes our first-year mentees that have been accepted to our program at our first event to meet their mentors and introduce AsACC staff. We will be hosting an afternoon of activities and presentations to give everyone an opportunity to connect with their fellow mentors and mentees before enjoying a lovely dinner. We look forward to meeting you all!

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Huskython Annual Kickoff Event
Fairfield Way

• HuskyTHON's annual Kickoff Event will be taking place on Fairfield Way to welcome you to campus! What better way to start off the year than playing games, shopping at vendor stations, and enjoying delicious food! Come stop by from 1-5PM to learn about HuskyTHON and meet some members of the organization. We can't wait to see you!

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Women's Center Open House
Student Union Room 412G

• Come learn about the work of the Women’s Center and how you can get involved in feminist activism and gender equity causes on campus. Representatives from Women in STEM Mentoring Program (WiSTEM), Men’s Project, Greeks Against Sexual Assault, In-Power, Between Women, and the Violence Against Women Prevention Program (VAWPP) will be available with information about each of their programs.

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
African American Cultural Center Community Kickoff Cookout
Student Union Lawn

• Join the AACC as we welcome home our new and returning students to campus. Take a tour of the AACC, grab a bite to eat, connect with your community, learn how to get involved and vibe over good music and great energy. See you there!

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Rainbow Center Community Kickoff FAMILEE Mentoring Welcome
Rainbow Center

4:00 PM - 7:15 PM
Dinner
All dining halls

7:00 PM
Residential Life Community Meeting
Across Campus

7:45 PM - 10:00 PM
Late Night Dinner
Northwest & South

8:00 PM
Movie in the Student Union! (Showing: Top Gun Maverick)
Student Union Theater